As the Maldives is receiving a major backlash amid the ongoing controversy sparked by objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Parliamentary Minority leader in the island country, Ali Azim has called for steps to remove the Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, including a vote of no confidence in the aftermath of the row.A call to remove Maldives President MuizzuTaking it to X, the leader wrote, “We, d Democrats, r dedicated to upholding d stability of the nations foreign policy n preventing d isolation of any neighboring country. R u willing to take all necessary steps to remove prez @MMuizzu from power Is @MDPSecretariat prepared to initiate a vote of no confidence”We, d Democrats, r dedicated to upholding d stability of the nations foreign policy n preventing d isolation of any neighboring country.R u willing to take all necessary steps to remove prez @MMuizzu from power Is @MDPSecretariat prepared to initiate a vote of no confidence— 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐀𝐳𝐢𝐦 (@aliaazim) January 8, 2024How did Maldives row with India eruptNotably, this all started after three ministers of the Maldives posted derogatory remarks on social media against PM Modi, following the latters visit to Lakshadweep.Amid this, the Maldives government on Sunday suspended three deputy ministers for their remarks against the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.Who are ministers suspended by MaldivesAccording to media reports, deputy ministers in the youth ministry, Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, were sacked by the authorities.On Monday, the Maldives envoy to India was summoned to the External Affairs Ministry and conveyed strong concern over the remarks.Whats the aftermath of Maldives rowThe offensive remarks by Maldivian ministers have sparked outrage in India, with celebrities urging people to consider domestic vacation spots in the Maldives. Many social media posts also claimed Indians were cancelling planned Maldives trips amid the controversy.The Maldivian foreign ministry clarified the derogatory comments were personal views not represent the governments stand.
